Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton’s Increasingly Serious Relationship Timeline

Only a few weeks into 2026, we were gifted with our first unexpected celebrity relationship of the year: Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton. And they’ve been going strong since! Though, their romance isn’t actually that surprising. Turns out Kim and Lewis have a lot of history despite the fact that their relationship is pretty fresh. Keep reading for a deep dive on their timeline—plus how Lewis responded to those Kendall Jenner rumors.September 2, 2015Kim and Lewis are photographed for the first time (with Nicole Scherzinger and Kanye West) at the GQ Men of the Year Awards. Obviously, they're both in relationships with other people, so the vibes are strictly platonic!David M. Benett//Getty ImagesMarch 5, 2015Kim and Kanye hang with Lewis again at the Balmain Aftershow Dinner during fashion week.Jacopo M. Raule//Getty ImagesSeptember 14, 2015The internet starts speculating that Lewis and Kendall Jenner are dating, which he promptly denies, telling E! News "Me and Kendall have been friends for a while, so we're just friends."November 1, 2021Kim and Lewis hang at the WSJ. Magazine 2021 Innovator Awards. (Note: she was dating Pete Davidson at the time!)Jamie McCarthy//Getty ImagesDecember 31, 2025Kim and Lewis both attend Kate Hudson's New Year's Eve party in Aspen, but it's an event packed with celebrities so no one really pays any attention. Pics below...January 28, 2026Kim opens up about her dating life to Khloé Kardashian on her podcast, saying—when asked if she's with anyone—“Honestly, no. Isn't that crazy?” She adds, “I just feel like my kids need me. It's really hard when I have to put them to bed every night. I get them up. I take them to school. I get them ready. They sleep in my bed. I haven't had time — and I'm okay with that. I thought, ‘You know what? I'm going to be studying. I won't have time. When I'm done, I'll open myself up.’ I opened myself up. But it's just, I haven't found anyone. And that's okay.”February 1, 2026News of Kim and Lewis’s relationship leaks thanks to The Sun revealing they spent the previous night on a romantic mini getaway to the Cotswolds. An insider says “They had a couples massage booked in and had full use of the facilities for just the two of them. It was all kept very quiet—they clearly wanted to have some time for just the two of them. In the evening, they had dinner in a private room so they didn’t have other guests around. Estelle Manor is an incredible place to have a date, it’s so luxurious and glamorous.”The couple allegedly spend the night of February 1 in London at the Rosewood Hotel, and a source says "it was 'Netflix and chill' vibes — and they couldn’t have been happier. When Kim went out to her event, Lewis stayed at the hotel and waited for her to come back."February 2, 2026Kim and Lewis head to Paris and Kim's spotted heading to a date at Aqua Kyoto in a totally sheer catsuit.Meanwhile, a source tells The Sun they spent “most of their time together in their room and ordered food there" and were trying to be lowkey, “using side entrances at hotels, or are using hotels which have underground car parks. They’ll then use lifts straight to their room. It’s like a military operation moving them from place to place but Kim has her two bodyguards and Lewis has his close protection officer on hand to help things run smoothly.”February 3, 2026Daily Mail reports that Lewis and Kim's relationship is just “friends with benefits” and that “Lewis and Kim are not dating exclusively. He's not looking to settle down with anyone, including Kim, but they are very cool with embracing the rumors and having a friend with benefits vibe.”Another insider added that Kim and Lewis "has a very calm spirit and he has been there for Kim through her complex co-parenting situation with Kanye," but that he "isn't looking to be a stepdad, not looking to be the 'it' couple with Kim. Their schedules are so demanding right now so this set up works for them."February 8, 2026Kim and Lewis are spotted at the Super Bowl!February 9, 2026Fans think they hear Lewis in the background of this video.February 11, 2026A source tells People Kim "feel safe" and she "genuinely enjoys spending time with him."Add Cosmopolitan as a preferred source in your Google search results.Use your Google account to add this to your settings."There's a comfort level there, because they've known each other for years," they add. "Kim's gone on dates and met people over the years, but Lewis is the first guy she's really into in a long time. She always liked him. She's excited about their romantic connection."That said, Kim is "just taking things moment by moment and seeing where it goes. Her life is very much centered in Los Angeles with her kids and work. She's not thinking about the future right now, or putting any pressure on it."March 2, 2026Lewis and Kim are spotted at Lake Powell by paps, and then they share photos from their trip.InstagramInstagramMarch 9, 2026A source tells Us Weekly that “They are going strong and really happy. Lewis is head over heels and those closest to him believe he has finally met his match. He has waited over a decade for his dream girl and is crazy about her.”Oh, and “They are both very committed to making things work no matter how long the distance is or how busy they are. Because their relationship started with a friendship first, those closest to them believe this could be endgame for them both.”March 16, 2026Lewis drops heart eyes on this pic of Kim:March 24, 2026Kim and Lewis vacation in Tokyo! A source tells People, “He's just an easygoing guy with great energy. Her family likes him and Kim's very into him. They are both busy with their careers, but see each other as much as possible. It's more than just a casual connection. It takes a lot to capture Kim's interest and she's definitely intrigued."April 6, 2026Lewis soft-launches Kim on Instagram when he shares a reel of himself driving in Tokyo…and none other than Kim K herself is in the passenger’s seat next to him:April 11, 2026The maybe-couple hits the desert for Coachella Weekend 1, where they’re spotted watching Justin Bieber’s set.June 7, 2026Kim supports Lewis at the Monaco Grand Prix and he’s spotted blowing her a kiss.Also, there’s this:Meanwhile, Lewis says of having her in Monaco, “It’s amazing to have her come this weekend and have her support. My friends [in general]. It was an incredible turnout overall. I don’t know what else to say. It’s amazing to have good people around you and supporting you. And she does that for me every day.”July 13, 2026Kim includes Lewis in family photos from her summer.And he drops this video of her watching him surf:July 16, 2026Kim and her kids show up on Lewis’s Instagram grid:July 20, 2026A source tells Entertainment Tonight that Kim “finally met someone who’s her equal,” and that Lewis “absolutely sees a future with her.”⁠ They add, ⁠”Kim feels more confident than ever about who she is and what she wants in a relationship. Everyone close to her can see just how happy she is.”Stay tuned for updates!